Portable and slender cosmetic container

ABSTRACT

A portable and slender container for the effective and efficient transportation, carrying, and storage of cosmetic formulations having a slender configuration and comprising a container body of an elastically deformable material with an inner shell member, an outer shell member selectively removably coupled to the inner shell member, a sidewall defining a body width, an upper enclosed aperture, a body length, a body depth, and a container cavity housing a cosmetic substance therein. The container body is of a slender configuration with the body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1 and with the inner wall operably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the upper enclosed aperture.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to cosmetic containers, and,more particularly, relates to portable and slender cosmetic containerswith a removable upper portion.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many users across the world utilize cosmetics. While many known cosmeticcontainers are portable and handheld, they fail to enable effective andefficient transportation and carrying of the cosmetic containers.Generally, many such cosmetic containers are excessively large, bulky,oddly shaped, and/or not operably configured and designed for specificcosmetic products, e.g., lip gloss, foundation, etc. The majority ofcosmetic containers focus on largely liquid cosmetics such as facialwash, toner, and lotion. Few cosmetic containers, however, focus onother cosmetic products that are widely used by consumers, such as lipgloss, lip stick, concealer, foundation, and other such comparableproducts that consist of a thicker liquid consistency. Moreover, theprior art lacks devices that can enable the convenient and easydispensing of the foregoing cosmetics from not only containers that theuser can selectively fill with cosmetics but also from pre-packagedcosmetic products the user can purchase and use. Limitations of existingprior art also include a lack of slender (i.e., a device that can fit ina user's pocket, wristlet, purse/wallet, credit card holder, etc.),portable, and discreet containers for the selective and easy dispensingof cosmetic products.

Therefore, a need exists to overcome the problems with the prior art asdiscussed above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides a portable and slender cosmetic container thatovercomes the hereinafore-mentioned disadvantages of theheretofore-known devices and methods of this general type and thatprovides a portable and slender container operably configured to storeand selectively dispense cosmetic products therefrom. The cosmeticcontainer is beneficially of a slender configuration in length, depth,and width to conveniently fit in tight or limited spaces, e.g., jeanpocket, wristlet, credit card slot, wallet etc. Beneficially, thecosmetic container may be used to dispense cosmetic formulations thatare selectively dispensed within the container by the user or that arepre-purchased by the user from generally available channels of trade,e.g., drugstores, retail stores, etc.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, there is provided, inaccordance with the invention, a portable and slender cosmetic containercomprising a container body with an inner shell member having an innerwall including an inner wall rear surface, with an outer shell memberselectively removably coupled to the inner shell member and with anouter wall opposing the inner wall, of an elastically deformablematerial, and including an outer wall rear surface, with a sidewallhaving two opposing sides defining a body width, with a bottom end, withan upper end opposing the bottom end, defining an upper enclosedaperture disposed at the upper end of the container body, defining abody length separating the bottom and upper ends, defining a body depthseparating the outer and inner wall rear surfaces, and defining andenclosing a container cavity housing a cosmetic substance therein andwith the container cavity is fluidly coupled to the upper enclosedaperture, wherein the container body is of a slender configuration withthe body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1and with the inner wall operably configured to be depressed into thecontainer cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the upperenclosed aperture; and a cover selectively removably coupled to theupper end of the container body in a watertight configuration andcovering the upper enclosed aperture.

In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, the innerand outer shell members are selectively removably coupled togetheraround outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes aflange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining asingular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.

In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, the innerwall is of an elastically deformable material.

In accordance with another feature, the slender configuration includesthe body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least10:1.

In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the presentinvention includes an applicator stem disposed in the upper enclosedaperture, with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in thecontainer cavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end openingdisposed outside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall isoperably configured to be depressed into the container cavity to forcethe cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through the upperenclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem,the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem.

In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the presentinvention also includes an applicator tip selectively removably coupledto the upper end opening of the applicator stem and of a porous materialconfigured to enable transportation of the cosmetic substancetherethrough, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator tip.

In accordance with yet another feature, an embodiment of the presentinvention includes a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material,disposed within the container cavity, having the applicator stem coupledthereto, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and selectivelyremovably coupled to at least one of the inner and outer shell members,wherein the inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into thecontainer cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmeticsubstance through the applicator stem, through the upper enclosedaperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicator stem.

In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, the innerand outer shell members are selectively removably coupled togetheraround outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shell member includes aflange radially extending from the outer edges thereon and defining asingular space thereon that is aligned with the upper enclosed aperture.

In accordance with yet another feature, an embodiment of the presentinvention includes an internal flange radially extending into thecontainer cavity from at least one of the inner wall and the outer walland operably configured to retain the cosmetic substance therein.

In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the presentinvention includes a cosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material,disposed within the container cavity, housing the cosmetic substancetherein, and retained by the internal flange.

In accordance with a further feature of the present invention, oneembodiment of the present invention further includes an applicator stemdisposed in the upper enclosed aperture, coupled to the cosmetic pouch,with a lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the containercavity, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposedoutside of the container cavity, wherein the inner wall is operablyconfigured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact thecosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicatorstem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end openingof the applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover theapplicator stem.

In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the presentinvention also includes a portion of the sidewall located at the bottomend of the container body that is selectively removable from thecontainer body to expose the container cavity.

In accordance with another feature, an embodiment of the presentinvention further includes a sliding cover disposed on the upper end ofthe container body that is operably configured to slide along atranslational track defined by a protuberance and to expose the upperenclosed aperture.

In accordance with a further feature, the translational track of thesliding cover is about an x- and y-axis of the protuberance.

Although the invention is illustrated and described herein as embodiedin a portable and slender cosmetic container, it is, nevertheless, notintended to be limited to the details shown because variousmodifications and structural changes may be made therein withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention and within the scope andrange of equivalents of the claims. Additionally, well-known elements ofexemplary embodiments of the invention will not be described in detailor will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of theinvention.

Other features that are considered as characteristic for the inventionare set forth in the appended claims. As required, detailed embodimentsof the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to beunderstood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of theinvention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specificstructural and functional details disclosed herein are not to beinterpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as arepresentative basis for teaching one of ordinary skill in the art tovariously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriatelydetailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are notintended to be limiting; but rather, to provide an understandabledescription of the invention. While the specification concludes withclaims defining the features of the invention that are regarded asnovel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood froma consideration of the following description in conjunction with thedrawing figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward.The figures of the drawings are not drawn to scale.

Before the present invention is disclosed and described, it is to beunderstood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose ofdescribing particular embodiments only and is not intended to belimiting. The terms “a” or “an,” as used herein, are defined as one ormore than one. The term “plurality,” as used herein, is defined as twoor more than two. The term “another,” as used herein, is defined as atleast a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having,” as usedherein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term“coupled,” as used herein, is defined as connected, although notnecessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The term“providing” is defined herein in its broadest sense, e.g.,bringing/coming into physical existence, making available, and/orsupplying to someone or something, in whole or in multiple parts at onceor over a period of time. Also, for purposes of description herein, theterms “upper”, “lower”, “left,” “rear,” “right,” “front,” “vertical,”“horizontal,” and derivatives thereof relate to the invention asoriented in the figures and is not to be construed as limiting anyfeature to be a particular orientation, as said orientation may bechanged based on the user's perspective of the device. Furthermore,there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theorypresented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary orthe following detailed description.

As used herein, the terms “about” or “approximately” apply to allnumeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. These termsgenerally refer to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art wouldconsider equivalent to the recited values (i.e., having the samefunction or result). In many instances these terms may include numbersthat are rounded to the nearest significant figure. In this document,the term “longitudinal” should be understood to mean in a directioncorresponding to an elongated direction of the container body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer toidentical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate viewsand which together with the detailed description below are incorporatedin and form part of the specification, serve to further illustratevarious embodiments and explain various principles and advantages all inaccordance with the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a front exploded view of a portable cosmetic container inaccordance with a circular embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 2-6 depict elevational and perspective views of the portablecosmetic container according to FIG. 1 , in accordance with a circularembodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 7-8 depict cross-sectional front and side views of the portablecosmetic container, in accordance with a circular embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the portable cosmetic container, inaccordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is an elevational front view of the portable cosmetic container,in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a perspective front view of the portable cosmetic container,in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 12-13 depict elevational side views of the portable cosmeticcontainer, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIGS. 14-15 depict perspective top and bottom views of the portablecosmetic container, in accordance with a rectangular embodiment of thepresent invention; and

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional front view of the portable cosmeticcontainer and cosmetic pouch therein, in accordance with a rectangularembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The invention described herein provides a portable and slender cosmeticcontainer that overcomes known disadvantages of those known devices andmethods of this general type and that enables effective and efficienttransportation, carrying, and storage of cosmetic substances.

Referring now to FIG. 1 , one embodiment of the present invention isshown in a perspective view. FIG. 1 shows several advantageous featuresof the present invention, but, as will be described below, the inventioncan be provided in several shapes, sizes, combinations of features andcomponents, and varying numbers and functions of the components. Thefirst example of a portable and slender cosmetic container 100 (referredto hereinafter as “container 100” for brevity), as shown in FIG. 1 ,includes a container body 102 with an inner shell member 124 having aninner wall 130 including an inner wall rear surface 120, with an outershell member 126 selectively removably coupled to the inner shell member124 and with an outer wall 132 opposing the inner wall 130, of anelastically deformable material. The outer wall 132 has an outer wallrear surface 118. The container 100 also has a sidewall 106 having twoopposing sides 114, 116 that define a body width 200. The containerfurther has a bottom end 110 and an upper end 112 opposing the bottomend 110. The upper end 112 defines an upper enclosed aperture 128, abody length 202 that separates the bottom and upper ends 110, 112, abody depth 204 that separates the outer and inner wall rear surfaces118, 120, and a container cavity 104 that is both defined and enclosedby the upper end 112. In one embodiment, at least one of the inner wallrear surface 120 and the outer wall rear surface 118 is substantiallyplanar, wherein “substantially planar” is defined as flat or relating toor in the form of a plane. Beneficially, this prevents the container 100from getting inadvertently caught on any items within the purse,wristlet, or other carrying case in which it is placed.

The container cavity 104 houses a cosmetic substance therein and isfluidly coupled to the upper enclosed aperture 128, wherein thecontainer body 102 is of a slender configuration. Specifically, the bodylength 202 and the body depth 204 are of a dimension ratio of at least5:1 and the inner wall 130 is operably configured to be depressed intothe container cavity 104 to force the cosmetic substance through theupper enclosed aperture 128. In one embodiment, the slenderconfiguration includes the body length being approximately 3-6 inches,the body width being approximately 1-3 inches, and the body depth 204 isapproximately 0.5-2 inches. Said another way, the slender configurationmay have a length, width, and depth (L×W×D) dimensional ratio ofapproximately 3:2:1. In another embodiment, the dimensional ratio isapproximately 5:3:1. In another embodiment, the dimensional ratio isapproximately (3-5):(2-4):(0.2-1). In the accompanying figures, theratio is approximately 13:1 for the rectangular embodiment of thecontainer 100 (i.e., 86 mm (L)×6.35 mm (D)) and around 11:1 for thecircular embodiment of the container 100 (i.e., 59 mm (L)×5 mm (D)). Inalternate embodiments, the slender configuration includes the bodylength 202 and the body depth 204 of a dimension ratio of at least 10:1.A slender configuration can also be seen depicted in at least FIGS. 2-15and may consist of a rectangular, oblong, cylindrical, or other shapehaving a slender configuration. The dimensions of the cosmetic devicebeneficially enables the device to be efficiently and effectively storedin the purse, wristlet, or other wearable item used by the user forstoring purposes (with minimal disruption, storage area, or inconvenientexperienced or required by the user and/or the user's wearable item). Assuch, when the user desires to use the cosmetic device, those of skillin the art will appreciate that the user will simply remove the cover(with the applicator) and utilize the device as conventionally known.Beneficially, the slender configuration of the container 100 is achievedby the absence of any pumping components typically utilized bycosmetics. Without sacrificing its slender configuration, however, thecontainer 100 is operably configured to dispense the cosmetic substancehoused within the container cavity 104. Specifically, the container 100comprises and utilizes an elastically deformable wall in order to forcethe cosmetic substance from inside the container 100 to the user.

In certain embodiments, like those wherein the container body 102 is ofa circular shape, the body length 202 is identical to the body width 200and is technically considered the diameter of the circular containerbody 102. One such embodiment (including body width 200 and body length202) is depicted in FIGS. 5-6 . The circular embodiment of the container100 may be accompanied by a corresponding stand operably configured tosupport and display the circular container 100 since the circularsidewall 106 may not be structurally capable of holding the container100 in an upright position on its own.

The container 100 also includes a cover 108 selectively removablycoupled to the upper end 112 of the container body 102 in a watertightconfiguration and covering the upper enclosed aperture 128, therebypreventing any cosmetic substances housed inside the container body 102,e.g., lip gloss, from inadvertently emitting therefrom. In oneembodiment, the container body 102 and cover 108 are made of polymericmaterial that is preferably degradable and/or recyclable, e.g.,biodegradable. In other embodiments, another polymeric and preferablydurable and flexible material is utilized, such as polyethyleneterephthalate (PETE or PET) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE). In someembodiments, the container body 102, either completely or partially, maybe of a material that is translucent and/or transparent. In furtherembodiments, the body may be of one or more color(s) and/or shade(s). Inpreferred embodiments, both the inner and outer walls 130, 132 are of asilicone material that beneficially enables the user to squeeze contentswithin the container cavity 104 out of the container cavity 104. Thesilicone material has a preferred Shore hardness range of 10A-50A on ascale of 0-100A and a modulus of elasticity ranging from 110-180 GPA.Because it is used for cosmetics, silicone is preferably utilizedbecause of its superior strength to other elastomers, its greaterresistance to heat damage, its increased resistance to chemical attacks,corrosion, and degradation from prolonged exposure to caustic and acidiccompounds, and its greater resistance to damage from fungus and organicbuildup because the material itself is inorganic.

The inner and outer shell members 124, 126 are selectively removablycoupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shellmember 126 includes a flange 138 radially extending from the outer edgesthereon and defining a singular space 140 thereon that is aligned withthe upper enclosed aperture 128. The singular space 140 is aligned withthe upper enclosed aperture 128 to beneficially permit an applicatorstem 122 to protrude through the upper enclosed aperture 128. Theapplicator stem 122 is disposed in the upper enclosed aperture 128, witha lower end defining a lower end opening disposed in the containercavity 104, and with an upper end defining an upper end opening disposedoutside of the container cavity 104. The inner wall 130 is operablyconfigured to be depressed into the container cavity 104 to force thecosmetic substance through the applicator stem 122, through the upperenclosed aperture 128, and out the upper end opening of the applicatorstem 122. The cover 108 is operably configured to cover the applicatorstem 122.

The applicator stem 122 may have a plurality of bristles extendingradially therefrom, and preferably disposed at and/or proximal to thedistal terminal end of the applicator stem 122. In a preferredembodiment, the applicator stem 122 is of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA)foam, a closed cell foam having an approximate Durometer Shore-Chardness of 38 and that comes in various thickness, shapes anddensities. In one embodiment, the cover 108 may be of the same diameteras the body 102 of the container 100. In one embodiment, the body 102may include one or more ring(s) or coupling member(s) operablyconfigured to receive and retain a chain for necklace or other wearableitem, thereby enabling the cosmetic device to be also worn by the userwhen not efficiently and effectively stored by the user.

The applicator stem 122 may further comprise an applicator tip 134 tofacilitate the application of the cosmetic substance onto the user'sskin. The applicator tip 134 is selectively removably coupled to theupper end opening of the applicator stem 122 and is of a porous materialconfigured to enable transportation of the cosmetic substancetherethrough, the cover 108 operably configured to cover the applicatortip 134.

The container 100 may be used in conjunction with a cosmetic pouch 136that houses, stores, and retains the cosmetic substance until such timeas the container 100 is used and the cosmetic substance is dispensed bythe user. The cosmetic pouch 136 is of a flexible polymeric materialsuch as LDPE (low density polyethylene) which is a soft, flexible,lightweight plastic material. LDPE is a preferred material compositionfor the cosmetic pouch 136 because of its low temperature flexibility,toughness, and corrosion resistance. The cosmetic pouch 136 is disposedwithin the container cavity 104, having the applicator stem 122 coupledthereto, and is selectively removably coupled to at least one of theinner and outer shell members 124, 126, wherein the inner wall 130 isoperably configured to be depressed into the container cavity 104 andcontact the cosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through theapplicator stem 122, through the upper enclosed aperture 128, and outthe upper end opening of the applicator stem 122. The user maybeneficially select the type of cosmetic substance desired, fill thecosmetic pouch 136 with said cosmetic substance, and dispense thedesired cosmetic substance from the cosmetic pouch 136 as desired.Alternatively, the cosmetic pouch 136 may be a pre-filled cosmeticproduct purchased from any industry channel of trade and disposed, bythe user, between the inner and outer shell members 124, 126.

The inner and outer shell members 124, 126 are selectively removablycoupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shellmember 126 includes a flange 138 radially extending from the outer edgesthereon and defining a singular space 140 thereon that is aligned withthe upper enclosed aperture 128.

In accordance with another feature of the present invention, thecontainer 100 comprises an internal flange 700 radially extending intothe container cavity 104 from at least one of the inner wall 130 and theouter wall 132 and operably configured to retain the cosmetic substancetherein. The internal flange 700 beneficially prevents the cosmeticsubstance from inadvertently or accidentally escaping from the containercavity 104. In one embodiment, the cosmetic pouch 136 is disposed withinthe container cavity 104, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and isretained by the internal flange 700.

The applicator stem 122 may be disposed in the upper enclosed aperture128 and coupled to the cosmetic pouch 136, with a lower end defining alower end opening disposed in the container cavity 104, and with anupper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of thecontainer cavity 104, wherein the inner wall 130 is operably configuredto be depressed into the container cavity 104 and contact the cosmeticpouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem 122,through the upper enclosed aperture 128, and out the upper end openingof the applicator stem 122, the cover 108 operably configured to coverthe applicator stem 122.

As best depicted in FIG. 9 , a portion 900 of the sidewall 106 islocated at the bottom end 110 of the container body 102 and isselectively removable from the container body 102 to expose thecontainer cavity 104 for greater ease of refilling, changing, and/orinserting the cosmetic pouch 136. In an exemplary embodiment, thecontainer 100 further comprises a sliding cover 902 disposed on theupper end 112 of the container body 102 that is operably configured toslide along a translational track defined by a protuberance 904 and toexpose the upper enclosed aperture 128. The sliding cover 902 preventsthe inadvertent release of cosmetic substance from the cosmetic pouch136 that may damage or destroy nearby objects, e.g., the user's clothes,skin, wallet, or other items within the user's purse. The translationaltrack of the sliding cover 902 is about an x- and y-axis of theprotuberance 904. FIG. 10 depicts the sliding cover 902 on thetranslational track about an x-axis. FIG. 11 depicts the sliding cover902 on the translational track about a y-axis.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of thesidewall 106 may include a hook-and-loop material coupled thereto,wherein the said hook-and-loop material may be operably configured toengage with an opposing hook-and-loop material selectively removablycoupled (e.g., using adhesive and/or a fastener) to an ancillary andportable item, e.g., a cellphone cover. In one embodiment of the presentinvention, the hook-and-loop material coupled to the sidewall 106 isalso selectively removably coupled thereto (e.g., using adhesive and/ora fastener). Preferably, the hook-and-loop coupling configuration has anengagement that is configured to support the weight of the cosmeticdevice (e.g., 0.5 lbs or less) when coupled to the ancillary andportable item and without inadvertent detachment of the cosmetic device.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplaryembodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the presentdisclosure. For example, while the embodiments described above refer toparticular features, the scope of this disclosure also includesembodiments having different combinations of features and embodimentsthat do not include all of the above-described features.

What is claimed is:
 1. A portable and slender cosmetic containercomprising: a container body with an inner shell member having an innerwall including an inner wall rear surface, with an outer shell memberselectively removably coupled to the inner shell member and with anouter wall opposing the inner wall, of an elastically deformablematerial, and including an outer wall rear surface, with a sidewallhaving two opposing sides defining a body width, with a bottom end, withan upper end opposing the bottom end, defining an upper enclosedaperture disposed at the upper end of the container body, defining abody length separating the bottom and upper ends, defining a body depthseparating the outer and inner wall rear surfaces, and defining andenclosing a container cavity housing a cosmetic substance therein andwith the container cavity is fluidly coupled to the upper enclosedaperture, wherein the container body is of a slender configuration withthe body length and the body depth of a dimension ratio of at least 5:1and with the inner wall operably configured to be depressed into thecontainer cavity to force the cosmetic substance through the upperenclosed aperture; and a cover selectively removably coupled to theupper end of the container body in a watertight configuration andcovering the upper enclosed aperture.
 2. The cosmetic containeraccording to claim 1, wherein: the inner and outer shell members areselectively removably coupled together around outer edges thereon,wherein the outer shell member includes a flange radially extending fromthe outer edges thereon and defining a singular space thereon that isaligned with the upper enclosed aperture.
 3. The cosmetic containeraccording to claim 1, wherein: the inner wall is of an elasticallydeformable material.
 4. The cosmetic container according to claim 1,wherein: the slender configuration includes the body length and the bodydepth of a dimension ratio of at least 10:1.
 5. The cosmetic containeraccording to claim 1, further comprising: an applicator stem disposed inthe upper enclosed aperture, with a lower end defining a lower endopening disposed in the container cavity, and with an upper end definingan upper end opening disposed outside of the container cavity, whereinthe inner wall is operably configured to be depressed into the containercavity to force the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem,through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening ofthe applicator stem, the cover operably configured to cover theapplicator stem.
 6. The cosmetic container according to claim 5, furthercomprising: an applicator tip selectively removably coupled to the upperend opening of the applicator stem and of a porous material configuredto enable transportation of the cosmetic substance therethrough, thecover operably configured to cover the applicator tip.
 7. The cosmeticcontainer according to claim 6, further comprising: a cosmetic pouch ofa flexible polymeric material, disposed within the container cavity,having the applicator stem coupled thereto, housing the cosmeticsubstance therein, and selectively removably coupled to at least one ofthe inner and outer shell members, wherein the inner wall is operablyconfigured to be depressed into the container cavity and contact thecosmetic pouch to force the cosmetic substance through the applicatorstem, through the upper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end openingof the applicator stem.
 8. The cosmetic container according to claim 7,wherein: the inner and outer shell members are selectively removablycoupled together around outer edges thereon, wherein the outer shellmember includes a flange radially extending from the outer edges thereonand defining a singular space thereon that is aligned with the upperenclosed aperture.
 9. The cosmetic container according to claim 1,further comprising: an internal flange radially extending into thecontainer cavity from at least one of the inner wall and the outer walland operably configured to retain the cosmetic substance therein. 10.The cosmetic container according to claim 9, further comprising: acosmetic pouch of a flexible polymeric material, disposed within thecontainer cavity, housing the cosmetic substance therein, and retainedby the internal flange.
 11. The cosmetic container according to claim10, further comprising: an applicator stem disposed in the upperenclosed aperture, coupled to the cosmetic pouch, with a lower enddefining a lower end opening disposed in the container cavity, and withan upper end defining an upper end opening disposed outside of thecontainer cavity, wherein the inner wall is operably configured to bedepressed into the container cavity and contact the cosmetic pouch toforce the cosmetic substance through the applicator stem, through theupper enclosed aperture, and out the upper end opening of the applicatorstem, the cover operably configured to cover the applicator stem. 12.The cosmetic container according to claim 1, further comprising: aportion of the sidewall located at the bottom end of the container bodythat is selectively removable from the container body to expose thecontainer cavity.
 13. The cosmetic container according to claim 1,further comprising: a sliding cover disposed on the upper end of thecontainer body that is operably configured to slide along atranslational track defined by a protuberance and to expose the upperenclosed aperture.
 14. The cosmetic container according to claim 13,wherein the translational track of the sliding cover is about an x- andy-axis of the protuberance.